AIBU – or to be more precise, WWYD?
Have namechanged for this, as you never know who from work is on Mumsnet!
I started a job in my area last year and within a few months of joining, was told that we would relocate 15 miles down the road, with very little to no public transport links.
As I don’t drive, I was told that if I booked lessons, the company would cover 50% of costs. I have had over 60 hours of lessons. Yesterday, I had a 121 with my boss who said that the company would not continue to pay for lessons indefinitely, as it is clear that I am not a natural driver. I haven’t yet expensed anything.
I took a test in April and failed with 1 serious fault (failure on hill start) and did my second test on Wednesday and gained yet another serious fault (didn’t fully stop at a closed junction). I am not the world’s most confident driver, but feel that I am competent enough and would take my being on the road seriously. I am in my early thirties and no boy racer.
What are my options here?
I enjoy my job, as it is fairly easy and the workplace is relaxed – do I resign so I can get a job nearby? Have been told that I won’t be able to use my current office and working from home, is nigh on impossible.
Giving up simply isn’t an option, as I have invested too much time & money on this pursuit. My initial feeling is that I didn’t want to learn how to drive, as I have always been comfortable with public transport, taxis, lifts & the like.
Now I have had a taste of it, I can see the benefits and it will open more job and social opportunities up for me.
Do I move to the area itself? I could afford to do this, if I stopped shelling out £300+ per month on various lessons / DSA tests!
Or, do I continue with the lessons and get taxis or lifts to and from work until this is all done and dusted?
Please help, as I am tearing my hair out! 2018 has not been terribly kind, so far…